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Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.

Woman stumbles, falls on NYC subway tracks, dies

Woman stumbles, falls on NYC subway tracks, dies NEW YORK (AP) — New York City police say a young


F. Lee Bailey denied bid to practice law in Maine

F. Lee Bailey denied bid to practice law in Maine LEWISTON, Maine (AP) — F. Lee Bailey, the


Conn. lawyer withdraws $100M lawsuit over massacre

Conn. lawyer withdraws $100M lawsuit over massacre HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut attorney


Israeli-Palestinian clashes erupt in West Bank

Israeli-Palestinian clashes erupt in West Bank TAMOUN, West Bank (AP) — An arrest raid by


Pa. governor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions

Pa. governor to sue NCAA over Penn State sanctions HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pa. Gov. Tom Corbett


Hundreds ring in 2013 with icy plunge in NY waters

Hundreds ring in 2013 with icy plunge in NY waters NEW YORK (AP) — Hundreds of hardy swimmers rang


Chicago homicides increase in 2012, surpass 500 deaths

Chicago homicides increase in 2012, surpass 500 deaths CHICAGO - Chicago ended the year with 506


Colorful costumes abound at Philly Mummers Parade

Colorful costumes abound at Philly Mummers Parade PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A Mardi Gras-like New Year’s


SOCIETY DIGEST

Business Women will meet Jan. 8 YOUNGSTOWN Mill Creek Chapter of American Business Women’s


Fire guts K of C hall in Struthers

Fire guts K of C hall in Struthers Struthers Firefighters are investigating a blaze that gutted


REUNIONS

Chaney High School Class of 1959 will meet for breakfast at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Davidson’s in


How to stick to your New Year’s weight loss goal

Small goals, motivation and accountability are keys to finally achieving your New Year’s weight-loss resolution, experts say


Workers’ suit against UAW goes forward

By Burton Speakman bspeakman@vindy.com youngstown A federal court judge has denied a motion to


Youngstown Welcomes 2013

Activities around the downtown area offered goodbye to 2012


A grand goal for Bush

The Salem senior needs 83 points to reach 1,000 for his career.


Denise Stewart retires today as Children Services Board executive director

After 38 years with Mahoning County Children Services, including 14 years as its executive director, Denise Stewart retires today, with her colleagues praising her work.


Appeals court reinstates prostitution charges against 19 Austintown cabaret dancers

The three-judge appeals panel ruled that Judge David D’Apolito of Austintown court erred in suppressing evidence and dismissing prostitution charges against 19 cabaret dancers.


New year, old story: Browns ax coach, GM

Cleveland will look for “strong leadership” from its next head coach.


City claims snow removal success

Official explains hierarchy in clearing streets


Distractions doom playoff-less Steelers

Pittsburgh will need to decide on the future of several players, including WR Mike Wallace.


Council to vote on traffic cameras

Councilman says purpose is to deter speeding, not ‘hoodwink’ drivers


Better weather aids golf courses in 2012

Many area golf courses opened as early as March 1 and stayed open into December.


Rose parade float to honor vets of Korea

Associated Press SAN DIEGO It’s been almost 60 years since James McEachin returned home with a


Forget the diet; be yourself

Opinion: By Gina Barreca Hartford Courant Forget about the usual resolutions, my friends: Forget about


Attempted abduction reported in Boardman

Attempted abduction reported in Boardman BOARDMAN Township police continue to investigate an


Pollstar, the concert- industry tracking magazine, has released the top grossing worldwide concert

Pollstar, the concert- industry tracking magazine, has released the top grossing worldwide concert


Agenda Wednesday

Agenda Wednesday Brookfield Township trustees, reorganization meeting, 5 p.m., 6844 Strimbu


It’s not the guns, it’s the idiots

Opinion: It’s not the guns, it’s the idiots In the aftermath of the trag- ic shootings in Newtown, Conn.,


No Barkley, no chance for USC

The Trojans became the first preseason No. 1 to lose six games.


Jack Frost 150 set at Mercer Raceway Park

Jack Frost 150 set at Mercer Raceway Park Mercer, PA The Jack Frost 150 enduro and Snowflake 25


Spoiler alert: 2012’s ‘banned’ words

Associated Press DETROIT Spoiler alert: This story contains words and phrases that some people


Doctors locate blood clot in Clinton’s head

Associated Press WASHINGTON Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton developed a blood clot in


Dem officials: ‘Fiscal cliff’ deal reached

Associated Press WASHINGTON Racing the clock, the White House reached a New Year’s Eve accord with


Women accused of assaulting cops

Two women will be in court this week to face charges


Will it be a happy new year?

Opinion: The beginning of a new year is often a time to look forward and look back. The way the future looks,


Warren man brought from Detroit to face 2 aggravated robbery charges

A 23-year-old Warren man convicted in 2009 of being a felon in possession of a firearm in connection with a fatal shooting has been charged with aggravated robbery.


Turning 100-years-old on New Year's Day

Local resident will become newest centenarian when clock strikes midnight


Man charged with arson and domestic violence

An innocent plea was entered Monday morning for Bruce Vonbergen, 31, of 1797 Lexington Ave. NW, charged with aggravated arson and felony domestic violence after police say he set fire to the house he shared with a 51-year-old woman.


MARYland Same-sex couples ready to marry today

Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. Gay couples are prepared for New Year’s Day weddings in the first


December snow in Valley among steepest in history

December snow in Valley among steepest in history YOUNGSTOWN The heavy snowfall the Mahoning


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Wisconsin’s Alvarez enjoys return

The former coach is stepping in for Bret Bielema to coach the Rose Bowl.


2013 holds the promise of a bright future for the Valley

Editorial: Two years ago, we rang in the new year on an optimistic note because of our firm belief that the


Erosion of freedom continues

Opinion: By Diane Katz and James Gattuso Heritage Foundation During 2012, virtually every aspect of


Seven coaches, five GMs axed on Black Monday

Philadelphia’s Andy Reid was the longest-tenured coach to lose his job.


FDA approves new tuberculosis drug

FDA approves new tuberculosis drug washington The Food and Drug Administration on Monday


In Washington, crisis is the new normal

By David Lightman McClatchy Newspapers WASHINGTON They don’t manage crises. They manage BY


Richardson played with broken ribs

The Browns’ rookie running back said he was disappointed with his season.


Actor reflects on slave role in Tarantino film Jackson on ‘Django’

By Steven Zeitchik Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES 11Jackson takes on perhaps his most morally


2012 movie box-office totals will set a new record

Los Angeles Times LOS ANGELES Batman, James Bond, teenage vampires and a team of superheroes


Report: Lake Erie is 2nd-most threatened of the Great Lakes

Associated Press COLUMBUS Lake Erie is one of the most threatened of the five Great Lakes as a


Minimum wage Ohio, 9 others raise wages

Associated Press OLYMPIA, Wash. With a bump in Washington’s minimum wage to $9.19 an hour today,


2012: Another record-breaking year for climate change

Opinion: By Todd Sanford McClatchy-Tribune It’s virtually certain that 2012 will be the warmest year on


oregon tour bus crash Survivors: Some victims ejected

Associated Press PENDLETON, Ore. Survivors of a bus crash that killed nine people on a partly icy


NEWSMAKERS

NEWSMAKERS Sheen apologizes for making slur LOS ANGELES Actor Charlie Sheen has apologized after


Defense in Ohio school shootings files motion

Associated Press CHARDON Attorneys for a teenager charged in the school shooting deaths of three


Downtown pizzeria opens for new year

Soft opening leads way into full menu staring in a week, bar renovation could take six months


Resolve to love your body

Opinion: By Jill Richardson OtherWords After a month of gorging ourselves on gingerbread, stuffing


Sanctions sought against Harris brothers involved in Ponzi scheme

U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission has worked the past two years to impose civil penalties and return some of the $15.7 million the enterprise stole from hundreds of investors.


Cops find 2 men slain

Associated Press COLUMBUS Columbus police are investigating the discovery in a garage of two men


Years Ago

Today is Tuesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2013. There are 364 days left in the year. Associated


Chavez allies: Pray for leader

Associated Press CARACAS, Venezuela President Hugo Chavez’s new complications after cancer surgery


MAHONING COUNTY COURTS

courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Douglas J. Eisenbraun, 24, of 249 Carriage Lane, Unit


— NHL lockout — Players union counters league offer

Sides meet for first time since Dec. 13 Associated Press new york The NHL and the players’


POLICE CALLS

POLICE CALLS A summary of recent criminal activity in Poland and Boardman townships: POLAND Dec.


Suspect in subway death known to cops

Suspect in subway death known to cops new york The family of a woman accused of shoving a man to


December snow in Valley among steepest in history

December snow in Valley among steepest in history YOUNGSTOWN The heavy snowfall the Mahoning


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